Better Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2010
AUM
-
Location
Oakland, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Better Ventures backs mission-driven founders leveraging breakthrough innovations in science and technology to build a more sustainable and equitable economy in which both people and planet thrive. We invest in software, data science, and life sciences startups that are innovating across industries in ways that will deliver big profits and measurable progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our core investment thesis is that mission-driven companies outperform the market thanks to the magnetic force of purpose, which fuels intrinsic founder motivation and drives key competitive advantages in hiring, attracting resources, and building an enduring brand.
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FAQs about Better Ventures
Is Better Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Better Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Better Ventures located?
Better Ventures is located in Oakland, California, United States.
When was Better Ventures founded?
Better Ventures was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does Better Ventures invest in?
Better Ventures invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Security, Software, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Robotics, Transportation, MedTech, Life Sciences, Energy, HealthTech, AdTech.
What is Better Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Better Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Better Ventures typically invest in?
Better Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Better Ventures investment?
Better Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What are the contacts of Better Ventures?
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